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Event:
FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.
Wills feinted with a counter takedown.
Wills misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rumblebelly forces Wills back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Rumblebelly.
A short body shot lands from Rumblebelly as the two fighters clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly is pushing Wills up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rumblebelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wills dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills leaning against his opponent.
Wills wants a takedown.
Rumblebelly has a couple of punches blocked by Wills.
Wills has Rumblebelly pushed against the cage.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wills prevents a body shot from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rumblebelly misses with the head strike.
Wills controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samson Wills.
Wills keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rumblebelly gets a clinch.
Wills blocks a body shot from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly scores with a shot to the side of Wills's head.
Rumblebelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rumblebelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills backwards.
Rumblebelly misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rumblebelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Wills wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rumblebelly avoiding damage.
Rumblebelly gets underhooks to prevent Wills's takedown attempt.
Wills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rumblebelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rumblebelly prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wills.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rumblebelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wills as Rumblebelly tries to tie him up.
Rumblebelly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rumblebelly misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rumblebelly working aggressively here.
Rumblebelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willss head.
Rumblebelly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wills seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rumblebelly can turn it around.
Wills leaning against his opponent.
Wills stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rumblebelly.
Wills slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Rumblebelly.
#BC#
Wills breaks from the clinch.
Wills missing with a left hand there. Rumblebelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Rumblebelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice sprawl there from Rumblebelly as Wills shoots in.#T4#
Rumblebelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
Rumblebelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wills has a takedown stuffed.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up.
Regis Rumblebelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Wills gets tackled into the cage by Rumblebelly. Rumblebelly maintains the clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Wills has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rumblebelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumblebelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rumblebelly prevents it.
Wills looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumblebelly scores with a shot to the side of Wills's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumblebelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Rumblebelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wills works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wills shoots in for a double leg but Rumblebelly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.
Wills throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly drops his hands momentarily and Wills takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Rumblebelly has Wills up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumblebelly tries a body shot but Wills blocks it.
Rumblebelly prevents Wills from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rumblebelly tries to work over Wills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Wills turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wills manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly tries to buck Wills off but Wills is having none of it.#T1#
Wills taking a breather here.
Wills trying to control the action but Rumblebelly is working from the bottom.
Wills fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Wills are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rumblebelly tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Rumblebelly struggling a bit here.
Wills tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rumblebelly tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wills is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rumblebelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wills is working Rumblebelly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rumblebelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rumblebelly wants to control but Wills postures up.
Rumblebelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rumblebelly is looking for a sweep.
Rumblebelly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wills is looking to control Rumblebelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wills avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wills is defending against the submission attempts here by Rumblebelly.
Wills is looking for a sweep. Rumblebelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rumblebelly is thwarting Wills's attempts to control the position.
Rumblebelly prevents Wills from improving his position.
Wills trying to hold on to Rumblebelly's head to control him but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly working the head and body with strikes.
Wills trying to hold on to Rumblebelly's head to control him but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rumblebelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rumblebelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wills tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
Rumblebelly working Wills over with strikes.
Rumblebelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wills tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumblebelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rumblebelly winds up and cracks Wills with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wills is not content to let Rumblebelly control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samson Wills will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A slow jab from Wills misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rumblebelly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Rumblebelly misses.#TD#
Wills feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rumblebelly is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumblebelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard.
Rumblebelly stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Rumblebelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rumblebelly wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.
Rumblebelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Rumblebelly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wills manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rumblebelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Rumblebelly blocks nicely.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills postures up.
Rumblebelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Rumblebelly blocks nicely.
Wills scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wills passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Wills there.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rumblebelly wants to control but Wills is keeping busy.
#T3#
Rumblebelly tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Rumblebelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wills scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Rumblebelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wills pulls his head out easily.
Rumblebelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Rumblebelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rumblebelly tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wills working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wills is trying to control. Rumblebelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rumblebelly is looking for a sweep. Wills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wills wants to control but Rumblebelly is keeping him busy.
Wills slips a nice elbow through Rumblebelly's hands, connecting with Rumblebelly's forehead.
Rumblebelly tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills working over Rumblebelly with some ground and pound. Rumblebelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wills is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wills has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Wills!
Samson Wills spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 99
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumblebelly pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rumblebelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gomez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rumblebelly is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gomez to the mat. Gomez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Rumblebelly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Rumblebelly isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rumblebelly defends well.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
Rumblebelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumblebelly is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez wants to stand up but Rumblebelly is controlling the position.
Rumblebelly moves into full guard.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Rumblebelly had control of the position.
Gomez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rumblebelly to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gomez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rumblebelly pulls down on the head and he's put Gomez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Regis Rumblebelly!
Torry Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank GOD for everything. To the fans im sorry guys I may not make it tonight but I'm not going anywhere to my opponent man it's an HONOR to share the octagon with you. Thank you . #FARTMMA THANK YOU. Ill be back better next time'. |
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Event:
WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Rumblebelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rumblebelly has time to react.
Hooks misses with the combination.
Hooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooks misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.
Hooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Rumblebelly rushes Hooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch but Hooks is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooks. That snapped Rumblebelly's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hooks rushes Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumblebelly takes a swing at Hooks's ribcage but misses.
Rumblebelly lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Hooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1##CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Hooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooks has a couple of punches blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown.
Hooks lands a left hand.
Hooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooks.
Hooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumblebelly backwards.
Hooks tries a knee to the head but Rumblebelly blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Hooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooks lunges at Rumblebelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rumblebelly's hand. #T2#
A left lands for Hooks.
A combination from Hooks does no damage.
Hooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumblebelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooks.
Hooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooks tries to clinch up.
Hooks is looking to clinch.
Hooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.#CL2#
Hooks has Rumblebelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Rumblebelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumblebelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rumblebelly's head. #T3#
Hooks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rumblebelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Hooks forces Rumblebelly back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Hooks.
Hooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumblebelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooks lands a right hand.
Hooks blocks an uppercut.
Hooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rumblebelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hooks is defending well.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hooks on the inside.
Rumblebelly wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rumblebelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Hooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rumblebelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooks.
Hooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hooks moves into range and clinches up with Rumblebelly.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks lands a nice shot that snaps Rumblebelly's head back.
#CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and pushes Rumblebelly back into the cage.
Rumblebelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Hooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.#CL#
Rumblebelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooks lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rumblebelly checks it well.
Rumblebelly takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and clinches.
Hooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Rumblebelly has double underhooks.
Hooks misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rumblebelly darts in and clinches Hooks up against the cage.#TD#
Rumblebelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooks tries to kick Rumblebelly off but Rumblebelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly wants to take a breather but Hooks is having none of it.
Rumblebelly is really struggling to control Hooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rumblebelly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hooks reverses the position - he's now on top in Rumblebelly's guard.
Hooks wants to stand but Rumblebelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Hooks preventing the sweep.
Hooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Hooks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hooks wants to control from the top but Rumblebelly keeps moving.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooks passes into side control.
#SU2#
Hooks stands up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooks thuds his right hand into Rumblebelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hooks moves into the clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooks works on Rumblebelly's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumblebelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hooks scores with a jab. Rumblebelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hooks.
#CL2#
Hooks closes the distance and pushes Rumblebelly back into the cage.#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Rumblebelly walks into a stiff left hand from Hooks.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Hooks as Rumblebelly shoots in.
Rumblebelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rumblebelly slips a jab from Hooks.
A lazy left from Hooks finds it's target.
Hooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumblebelly. That did some damage!
Rumblebelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooks.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch there but Hooks circles away.
Hooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rumblebelly's hands.#CL#
Rumblebelly forces Hooks back against the cage and clinches.
Rumblebelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hooks on the inside.
Hooks lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Hooks throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly moved away.#T4#
Hooks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Rumblebelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumblebelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumblebelly won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumblebelly wants to clinch up but Hooks keeps it at a distance.
Hooks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly is out of range.
Rumblebelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumblebelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumblebelly moves away from the strike by Hooks.
Rumblebelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooks to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumblebelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooks circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hooks, right into the meat.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up but Hooks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hooks clinches.
Hooks has a couple of punches blocked by Rumblebelly.
A short right from Hooks.
Hooks lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks lands with a straight right. Rumblebelly didn't see that one coming.
Hooks connects with a leg kick. Rumblebelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumblebelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooks is fending him off so far but Rumblebelly persists. Nope, Hooks circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooks. #CL#
Rumblebelly clinches up with Hooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Hooks breaks from the clinch.
Rumblebelly takes one to the chin there.
Hooks lands a head kick. Rumblebelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Hooks throws a good cross that connects.
Rumblebelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooks.
Hooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumblebelly in his tracks.
Rumblebelly moves in looking to clinch but Hooks pushes him off.#CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hooks fails to land.
Rumblebelly stalling in the clinch but Hooks improves position.
Hooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumblebelly avoids the elbow strike from Hooks, against the cage.
Hooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly has Hooks pressed against the cage.
Hooks misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hooks forces Rumblebelly back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Rumblebelly tries to stall but Hooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumblebelly backwards.
Rumblebelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooks being controlled against the cage.
Hooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooks.
Hooks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rumblebelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooks is pressed up against the cage. Rumblebelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hooks down to the mat. Hooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rumblebelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rumblebelly takes a shot to the head.
Hooks blocks an elbow strike from Rumblebelly.
#BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Rumblebelly goes for a double leg but Hooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooks continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Rumblebelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Hooks clobbers Rumblebelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hooks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooks tries to clinch there but Rumblebelly circles away.
Rumblebelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hooks there.
Hooks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Hooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly checks a low kick from Hooks.
Rumblebelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hooks duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Rumblebelly is rocked!
Rumblebelly shoots in and drives through. Hooks sprawls well.#T4##CL2#
Hooks has closed the distance and engaged Rumblebelly in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regis Rumblebelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Hooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rumblebelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rumblebelly on the side of the head.
Joe Hooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooks cracks Rumblebelly with a good jab.
Hooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumblebelly in his tracks.
Hooks connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooks motions for Rumblebelly to come forward. Hooks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumblebelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooks wants to clinch up but Rumblebelly keeps it at a distance.
Regis Rumblebelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hooks!
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Event:
WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Kavanaugh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kavanaugh throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Rumblebelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kavanaugh's guard.
Rumblebelly stands up over Kavanaugh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kavanaugh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Rumblebelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kavanaugh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rumblebelly has managed to get both his arms back between Kavanaugh's legs - danger averted.
Rumblebelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kavanaugh is keeping the position for now.
Kavanaugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumblebelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kavanaugh pushes a forearm under Rumblebelly's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rumblebelly is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabien Kavanaugh!
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Event:
WPFC 39 - Bergeron vs. Cabasa
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Obidisson misses with a combination
#TD#
so Rumblebelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Rumblebelly throwing strikes from guard but Obidisson blocks nicely.
Rumblebelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rumblebelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rumblebelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rumblebelly is working Obidisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obidisson's head.
Obidisson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obidisson trying to keep a closed guard but Rumblebelly is proving a slippery customer.
Rumblebelly pushing down on Obidisson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rumblebelly in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Obidisson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rumblebelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Regis Rumblebelly!
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Event:
WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up but Heoxb circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Heoxb moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Rumblebelly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Heoxb regains guard immediately.
Rumblebelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Heoxb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heoxb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rumblebelly is one step ahead there.
Heoxb has control of Rumblebelly's left arm, preventing Rumblebelly from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heoxb holds on and takes a little breather.
Rumblebelly wants to control from the top but Heoxb keeps moving.
Heoxb pulls Rumblebelly in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rumblebelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rumblebelly throwing strikes from guard but Heoxb blocks nicely.
Heoxb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Heoxb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumblebelly.
Heoxb wants to sweep but no luck.
Rumblebelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heoxb keeping moving, preventing Rumblebelly from controlling successfully.
Heoxb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rumblebelly trying to control but Heoxb is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heoxb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ajkrl Heoxb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumblebelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Rumblebelly clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rumblebelly has hold of one of Heoxb's legs. Heoxb is fighting the takedown attempt but Rumblebelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Heoxb is controlling Rumblebelly's posture.
Rumblebelly trying to control but Heoxb is working from the bottom.
Heoxb controlling Rumblebelly's posture.
Rumblebelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heoxb seems keen to control Rumblebelly's posture.
Rumblebelly with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Heoxb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heoxb continues to stall.
Heoxb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heoxb looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Rumblebelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rumblebelly is looking to clinch.
Heoxb throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumblebelly looks for a takedown but Heoxb sprawls well.
Heoxb wants to clinch.#CL2#
Rumblebelly rushes Heoxb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rumblebelly blocks an elbow strike.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Rumblebelly wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumblebelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heoxb after a bit of a struggle.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regis Rumblebelly.#T1#
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Rumblebelly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rumblebelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumblebelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heoxb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heoxb keeping moving, preventing Rumblebelly from controlling successfully.
Rumblebelly throwing strikes from guard but Heoxb blocks nicely.
Heoxb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rumblebelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heoxb wants to sweep here but Rumblebelly controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Heoxb pulls Rumblebelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Rumblebelly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rumblebelly trying to control but Heoxb is working from the bottom.
Heoxb has his hands on Rumblebelly's head, controlling the position.
Rumblebelly lands a couple of digs.
Heoxb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rumblebelly with a nice head shot there.
Rumblebelly wants to control from the top but Heoxb keeps moving.
Heoxb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rumblebelly throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ajkrl Heoxb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Heoxb moves into the clinch successfully.
Rumblebelly's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rumblebelly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rumblebelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heoxb has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heoxb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rumblebelly's brow.
Rumblebelly looking for a takedown.
Rumblebelly avoids the elbow strike from Heoxb, against the cage.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Heoxb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Rumblebelly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rumblebelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heoxb defending well though.
Heoxb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rumblebelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Heoxb tries to improve position but can't.
Heoxb is trying to control Rumblebelly's posture but Rumblebelly avoids it.
Rumblebelly is staying tight to Heoxb's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heoxb dodges the ground and pound from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly wants to control but Heoxb is keeping him busy.
Heoxb is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heoxb can't do much from the bottom here.
Rumblebelly in the domination position with Heoxb hanging on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumblebelly creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heoxb stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Rumblebelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Rumblebelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Heoxb tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumblebelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumblebelly swings for the body but Heoxb moves out of range.
Heoxb connects with a leg kick. Rumblebelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heoxb tries to clinch there but Rumblebelly circles away.
Rumblebelly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heoxb defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heoxb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumblebelly misses with a takedown attempt - Heoxb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rumblebelly moves out of range as Heoxb throws a body kick.
Rumblebelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumblebelly feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heoxb circles away quickly and effectively.
Heoxb wants to clinch up but Rumblebelly keeps it at a distance.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heoxb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rumblebelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rumblebelly tries for a takedown but Heoxb manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Rumblebelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heoxb is pressed up against the cage. Rumblebelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heoxb down to the mat. Heoxb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regis Rumblebelly.
Heoxb is looking to clinch. #CL#
Heoxb rushes Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Rumblebelly blocks an elbow strike from Heoxb.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb dodges an elbow strike from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly dodges an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Rumblebelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Rumblebelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heoxb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ajkrl Heoxb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumblebelly trying to control the position but instead, Heoxb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rumblebelly into the cage.
Rumblebelly is working for takedown but Heoxb is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Rumblebelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heoxb is defending well for now.
Rumblebelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heoxb up against the cage.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heoxb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Rumblebelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Heoxb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rumblebelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heoxb is keeping busy.
Rumblebelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rumblebelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heoxb's brow.
Rumblebelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Heoxb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rumblebelly avoiding damage.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rumblebelly tries for a takedown but Heoxb manages to get underhooks.
Rumblebelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heoxb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rumblebelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heoxb wants to clinch.
Rumblebelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumblebelly keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heoxb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumblebelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumblebelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heoxb moves in looking to clinch but Rumblebelly pushes him off.
Rumblebelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regis Rumblebelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heoxb moves in looking to clinch but Rumblebelly pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajkrl Heoxb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumblebelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Regis Rumblebelly!
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Event:
WPFC 27 - Lawrence vs. Price
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kavanaugh scores with a one two! Rumblebelly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kavanaugh throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Rumblebelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Rumblebelly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kavanaugh taking some punishment here, with Rumblebelly in his half guard.
Kavanaugh tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
Rumblebelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kavanaugh actively working from the bottom here.
Kavanaugh is pressing down on Rumblebelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumblebelly landing some decent shots from guard.
Rumblebelly wants to pass the guard but Kavanaugh is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumblebelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Rumblebelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kavanaugh lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Kavanaugh.
Kavanaugh throws a series of punches but Rumblebelly avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Rumblebelly walks into a straight right hand from Kavanaugh.
Rumblebelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kavanaugh looks to land a combination but Rumblebelly avoids it well.
Rumblebelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Rumblebelly moves into range and clinches up with Kavanaugh.
Rumblebelly blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Rumblebelly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kavanaugh regains guard.
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Rumblebelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavanaugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumblebelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rumblebelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rumblebelly with a nice head shot there.
Rumblebelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SU#
Rumblebelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kavanaugh, up you get!
Rumblebelly moves forwards but Kavanaugh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanaugh connects with a body shot.
Regis Rumblebelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rumblebelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Kavanaugh lands a left hand.
Rumblebelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kavanaugh misses with some punches.
Kavanaugh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kavanaugh is trying to break the clinch but Rumblebelly has him pressed against the cage.
Rumblebelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kavanaugh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rumblebelly lands a good knee to the midsection. Kavanaugh won't want to take too many of those.
Rumblebelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Rumblebelly has hold of one of Kavanaugh's legs. Kavanaugh is fighting the takedown attempt but Rumblebelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Kavanaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumblebelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kavanaugh is looking for a triangle but Rumblebelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kavanaugh is trying to control the position but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kavanaugh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kavanaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Rumblebelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rumblebelly wants to pass the guard but Kavanaugh is keeping the position.#T4##SU#
Rumblebelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kavanaugh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kavanaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumblebelly tries to move into range but Kavanaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kavanaugh cracks Rumblebelly with an open hand slap.
Kavanaugh works over Rumblebelly's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kavanaugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rumblebelly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rumblebelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kavanaugh looking for a sweep. Not yet Kavanaugh, not yet. #SU#
Rumblebelly stands up and waves to Kavanaugh to follow him. #CL#
Rumblebelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumblebelly prevents Kavanaugh from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabien Kavanaugh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kavanaugh connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
Kavanaugh connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Kavanaugh. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Rumblebelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rumblebelly lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Rumblebelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kavanaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fabien Kavanaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanaugh lands a jab to the nose.
Rumblebelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kavanaugh lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Rumblebelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kavanaugh quickly recovers to half guard.
Kavanaugh is trying to control but can't.
Rumblebelly content to control rather than advance.
Kavanaugh trying to hold on to Rumblebelly's head to control him but Rumblebelly postures up.
Regis Rumblebelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rumblebelly content to control rather than advance.
Rumblebelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rumblebelly lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly prevents Kavanaugh from improving his position.
Rumblebelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rumblebelly is nestled in close to Kavanaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kavanaugh is trying to maintain the position but Rumblebelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but Rumblebelly is controlling well.
Rumblebelly controlling the action here.#SU#
Rumblebelly stands up from half guard.
Kavanaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kavanaugh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fabien Kavanaugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kavanaugh connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rumblebelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rumblebelly happy to just control the position for now.
Kavanaugh is trying to get back to half guard.
Rumblebelly is putting a hurting on Kavanaugh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kavanaugh seems a little lost for a moment, as Rumblebelly dominates the positioning.
Kavanaugh is trying to improve his position.
Rumblebelly taking a breather here.
Rumblebelly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kavanaugh for as long as he can get away with.
Rumblebelly scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Kavanaugh struggling a bit here.
Kavanaugh trying to remain calm as Rumblebelly controls from the top position.
Kavanaugh regains half guard.
Rumblebelly content to control rather than advance.
Kavanaugh tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.#SU#
Rumblebelly decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Rumblebelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kavanaugh!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kavanaugh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rumblebelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Rumblebelly seems content to control.
Kavanaugh wants to control but Rumblebelly is keeping busy.
Rumblebelly stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Regis Rumblebelly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kavanaugh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Rumblebelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rumblebelly controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rumblebelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Rumblebelly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1##TD#
Rumblebelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kavanaugh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rumblebelly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rumblebelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kavanaugh's guard. #REVR#
Kavanaugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Rumblebelly gets to his feet - Kavanaugh follows without any prompting. #CL#
Rumblebelly darts in and clinches Kavanaugh up against the cage.
Rumblebelly leaning against his opponent.
Rumblebelly stalls.
Come on Rumblebelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rumblebelly scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Kavanaugh wants to break free but Rumblebelly has control.
Kavanaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Rumblebelly is trying to trip Kavanaugh. He has hold of a leg but Kavanaugh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rumblebelly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumblebelly pushes down on Kavanaugh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but Rumblebelly is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kavanaugh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rumblebelly winds up and cracks Kavanaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rumblebelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kavanaugh is trying to stand back up but Rumblebelly is controlling him
Well, if Rumblebelly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but Rumblebelly is controlling well.
Rumblebelly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kavanaugh gets back to full guard.
Kavanaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rumblebelly controls the pace.
Rumblebelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavanaugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumblebelly postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rumblebelly stays in close to Kavanaugh's body and controls the position.
Rumblebelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kavanaugh's guard.
Rumblebelly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rumblebelly continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Rumblebelly is working for a submission of some sort.
Rumblebelly is taking a breather. Kavanaugh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanaugh is trying to maintain the position but Rumblebelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kavanaugh tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Regis Rumblebelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumblebelly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Regis Rumblebelly!
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